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Peruvian Congress leader José Jerí Ore was sworn in as the country's new president in the early hours of Friday, declaring his commitment to the fight against crime in his transitional government ahead of elections next year.

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Peruvian Congress leader José Jerí Ore was sworn in as the country's new president in the early hours of Friday, declaring his commitment to the fight against crime in his transitional government ahead of elections next year.

This comes as Congress approved the impeachment of Dina Boluarte in a 122-0 vote overnight amid a surge in violent crime and allegations of corruption and human rights abuses.

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This comes as Congress approved the impeachment of Dina Boluarte in a 122-0 vote overnight amid a surge in violent crime and allegations of corruption and human rights abuses.

Five motions were filed against Boluarte on Thursday under the constitutional clause of "permanent moral incapacity," of which four passed as right-wing parties that had until then backed them. Boluarte was summoned to present her defense before Congress that night, but refused to appear.

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Five motions were filed against Boluarte on Thursday under the constitutional clause of "permanent moral incapacity," of which four passed as right-wing parties that had until then backed them. Boluarte was summoned to present her defense before Congress that night, but refused to appear.

A shooting incident at a concert of popular cumbia band Agua Marina at a military facility in Lima on Wednesday that left five injured triggered the motions. Video footage shows members of the group running for cover as gunshots were heard.

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A shooting incident at a concert of popular cumbia band Agua Marina at a military facility in Lima on Wednesday that left five injured triggered the motions. Video footage shows members of the group running for cover as gunshots were heard.

Jerí, 38, has become one of the world's youngest heads of state and the seventh Peruvian president in less than a decade — and the third one since the impeachment and imprisonment of Pedro Castillo in December 2022.

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Jerí, 38, has become one of the world's youngest heads of state and the seventh Peruvian president in less than a decade — and the third one since the impeachment and imprisonment of Pedro Castillo in December 2022.

Peru is set to hold a presidential election next April, with right-wing political heavyweights Rafael López and Keiko Fujimori expected to enter the race.

Peru is set to hold a presidential election next April, with right-wing political heavyweights Rafael López and Keiko Fujimori expected to enter the race.

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Five motions were filed under the constitutional clause of "permanent moral incapacity" on Thursday, with four of them

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Five motions were filed under the constitutional clause of "permanent moral incapacity" on Thursday, with four of them

The impeachment process was triggered after a shooting incident at an Agua Marina concert on Wednesday, where gunfire interrupted the popular cumbia group's performance and injured several band members at a military venue in Lima.</span

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The impeachment process was triggered after a shooting incident at an Agua Marina concert on Wednesday, where gunfire interrupted the popular cumbia group's performance and injured several band members at a military venue in Lima.

Boluarte becomes Peru's seventh president to be removed since 2016, continuing the country's pattern of political instability where three former presidents are currently imprisoned and others resigned to avoid impeachment.</span

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Boluarte becomes Peru's seventh president to be removed since 2016, continuing the country's pattern of political instability where three former presidents are currently imprisoned and others resigned to avoid impeachment.

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Boluarte's removal was absolutely necessary after her catastrophic presidency left Peru more dangerous than ever. Her administration's complete failure to address rampant extortion and violence culminated in armed criminals attacking musicians near a military facility. The unanimous congressional vote reflects justified outrage over her frivolous leadership during a security crisis.

Boluarte's removal was absolutely necessary after her catastrophic presidency left Peru more dangerous than ever. Her administration's complete failure to address rampant extortion and violence culminated in armed criminals attacking musicians near a military facility. The unanimous congressional vote reflects justified outrage over her frivolous leadership during a security crisis.</span

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Peru's political instability reaches new depths with its eighth president in ten years taking office. Jose Jeri's rise through constitutional succession highlights the country's ongoing governance crisis. Despite facing serious allegations including sexual assault accusations, Jeri assumes power during unprecedented social unrest.

Peru's political instability reaches new depths with its eighth president in ten years taking office. Jose Jeri's rise through constitutional succession highlights the country's ongoing governance crisis. Despite facing serious allegations including sexual assault accusations, Jeri assumes power during unprecedented social unrest.</span

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Jose Jeri Assumes Interim Presidency of Peru Following Boluartes Ousting by Congressional Vote

There's a 50% chance that Peru's GDP per capita (PPP) will be at least 20,400 in current international dollars in 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 50% chance that Peru's GDP per capita (PPP) will be at least 20,400 in current international dollars in 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Peru: Jeri Sworn In as President After Congress Impeaches Boluarte

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Peru: Jeri Sworn In as President After Congress Impeaches Boluarte

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Boluarte's impeachment was needed as her catastrophic presidency left Peru more dangerous and fragmented than ever. Her administration failed to address the nation's security concerns and tackle rising violent crime in the country, to an extent that armed criminals carried out an attack against musicians playing at a military facility.

Boluarte's impeachment was needed as her catastrophic presidency left Peru more dangerous and fragmented than ever. Her administration failed to address the nation's security concerns and tackle rising violent crime in the country, to an extent that armed criminals carried out an attack against musicians playing at a military facility.

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